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Parks restoration grant, AEDs installed and Animal Control honored in Woodbury report
Summary
The Board heard updates including a $160,000 Long Island Sound Futures Fund grant for Three Rivers Park restoration, installation of portable AEDs in the Shove Building with planned staff training, and Woodbury Animal Control's receipt of a 2025 No-Kill Shelter Award for a 90%+ save rate.
During the First Selectman's report the Board received several community and public‑safety updates: the Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition received a $160,000 Long Island Sound Futures Fund grant to fund engineering and landscape design plans for streambank stabilization and riparian habitat restoration at Three Rivers Park. Town staff and partner groups have completed onsite reviews and cleared new walking paths there.
The Town reported installation of portable AED devices outside the Personnel Office in the Shove Building and said discussions to provide AED training for staff in the Shove and Boyd buildings have begun, though training dates were not set. Woodbury Animal Control was recognized for earning the 2025 No‑Kill Shelter Award from Best Friends Animal Society for achieving a save rate of 90% or greater.
Why it matters: The grant-funded restoration project aims to protect streambank stability and local habitat while improving accessibility in public parks. AED deployment and training expand the town's emergency-response readiness. The No‑Kill award reflects animal control operations and community support.
